San Diego/Balboa teams win National Championships

at Mylan WTT League Nationals in Indian Wells

The Mylan WTT National Championships included more than 490 players from 23 states who advanced to the

Finals after winning regional qualifying events at nine national qualifier events held between March and

September.

All matches were played using the WTT format, a fast-paced team format that encourages equal contributions

from both genders. A team has a minimum of four players, two men and two women. The WTT format uses six no-

ad sets: men’s and women’s doubles, men’s and women’s singles and two sets of mixed doubles.

The weekend kicked off with a Wilson clinic, one of the largest demo clinics in the U.S., and player party with

Mylan WTT co-founder Billie Jean King in attendance.

3.5 DIVISION: The battle for the 3.5 Division title was

between Ratchet Racqueteers of San Diego, Calif., and team

Smash of Waldwick, N.J. The Racqueteers squeezed out a 28-26

victory in their only head-to-head meeting to finish with a 5-0

round robin record and the division championship. Smash

finished in second place with a 4-1 record. Team members

pictured left to right are: Tybun Ferguson, Jay Palma, Tommy

Sydavong, Kim Pathammavong, Ali Moosa, Captain, Priscilla

Umel-Martinez, Jose Medrano and Steve Cole.

4.5 DIVISION: The

Jungernauts of San Die-

go, Calif., were the jug-

gernauts in the Senior 4.5

Division as they went 3-0

in round robin action to

advance to the finals. In

the championship match,

the Jungernauts, led by

Captain Peggy Jung, out-

lasted previously unde-

feated Killer Beez of Cal-

abasas, Calif., 32-27. It

was the first Mylan WTT

League National champi-

onship for the Jungernauts. Team members from left to right are: Ruth

Young, Robyn Leong, Romeo Matias, Capt. Peggy Jung, Tony Perez, Jim

Winters and Patti Matsuoka.

NOVEMBER 2015

what’s inside... ARTICLES

BTC WTT League Team Winners 1

President’s Report 2

Director’s Report 3

Estate Planning 3

Ron Seno, Teaching Pro & Musician 4

Roz King, Queen’s Cup Team Win 4

Ryan Seggerman 5

80s Intersectional Team Play 5

Savo Simic, Profile of a Junior 6

BTC Board Election 6

Prospective Board Member Profiles 7

Events Calendar 8

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2221 Morley Field Drive San Diego, Calif. 92104

619-295-9278 www.balboatennis.com

President

Janene Christopher

Vice President

Gary Smith

Treasurer

Julia Gregory

Secretary

C.T. Martin

Board Members

Ruben Carriedo Pat Mason

Gregg Ward M.A. Hillier

Esther Leeflang

Director

Colleen Clery Ferrell

Tennis Director

Geoff Griffin

Reservations & Info 619-295-9278

Director’s Office 619-295-4242

Pro Shop 619-291-5248

Club hours of operation:

Monday - Friday 8am – 9pm

Saturday & Sunday 8am – 8pm

If you Google “Best Public Tennis Fa-

cility in North America”, Balboa Tennis

Club shows up somewhere on page five. I

must admit I don’t take tennis vacations and

my “visits’ to other facilities have been

largely for “going to Sectionals” - USTA or

WTT leagues. So are we the “Best”? In my

mind we’re pretty much up there in the top

10! I have spent some time looking at other

public facilities on-line and while many have

grass and state-of-the-art clay courts, club

houses with posh furniture and several large

screen TVs and restaurant café stocked with edible offerings; all those

glamour shots lacked one thing that we are blessed with [and no it’s not the

fabulous weather], it’s our members. Yes “YOU” make our club the friendly,

fun and “the” place to pick up a game or watch some tennis on our popular

Challenge Court!

We are nestled in an area of Balboa Park called Morley Field Sports

Complex. Steps away from a great public pool, the first off-leash dog park in

the City and a velodrome! So it’s so very gratifying when visitors, new and

even long time members espouse on the merits of our club. The grounds look

great, thanks to Landscape Dan and his girl Friday, Melissa; the Pat Mason

touches in the club house; charitable contributions and good deeds done by

our Tennis Director – Geoff; the Pro Shop sees to the needs of many of our

players; and our helpful staff and awesome Club Director, Colleen keeps

everything running smooth. The former Club President, Dwight Van Slyke’s

legacy is full of positive changes; such as establishing our Facebook page, a

You Tube Channel, camera surveillance, lights on the lower courts and the

renovations to the Club House. No wonder he decided to retire early, that was

a lot to get done. So kudos to Dwight for his leadership over the last 7 years!

This year to date we have done some housekeeping - Members voted on

revising the by-laws which down-sized the board from 11 to 7 members. We

raised membership dues and fees to insure financial stability for the Club

[including providing the amenities members have now come to expect]. Now

we can move forward to face the challenges of a non-profit, public facility.

These challenges range from the on-going and mundane maintenance tasks

(ie. cleaning, repairs, trash etc…) to trying to fund “better lights for the upper

courts”. The Board has created a Capital Improvement Project list. These are

projects we would like to have funded and constructed for the Club; and

includes projects such as a Tournament Pavilion; shade structures for the

Stadium (player level and spectator level); solar panels; HD cameras; better

lights for the upper courts; signage for Club off Morley Field Drive and Upas

and perhaps even a reservation app. We have a new Club Web page. I’d like

to acknowledge and thank BTC Member Paula Di Dio for donating hundreds

of hours of time towards the design and implementation of the site. (President’s Report continued on page 3)

President’s State of the Club… so far we’re so Very Good!

By BTC President Janene Christopher

PAGE 3

I just celebrated my 10 year anniversary as Director of Balboa Ten-

nis Club in July. In looking back, I am very proud of the BTC evolu-

tionary path during this time period, which includes numerous up-

grades in every aspect of the club. I will forever be grateful to former

president Robin Rodgers who recommended I apply for the position

and gave me excellent training, along with former treasurer Ron Ce-

leste. I also need to thank past President Dwight Van Slyke for his vi-

sion and attention to detail in getting projects completed, as well as,

the Board of Directors, who offered approval and guidance for our

club facility upgrades. “A chain is as strong as its weakest link,” as

the great Bill Tilden once commented about tennis games. Luckily

we’ve had very strong links along the way.

I recently found the letter I drafted to the Board of Directors in

2005 when I applied for the position. Here is an excerpt from the letter

which reflected my thoughts at the time and still represents my posi-

tion to this day.

“The courts at Balboa Tennis Club have always had a special place in

my heart from the first time I played here in 1980. I had just moved to San Diego with a dream of playing profes-

sional tennis. I was a top ranked player at the University of Arizona during college, yet I wanted more opportunity

to get better. When I arrived here, people kept telling me to go to Morley Field – that’s where all the players hang

out and you’ll get connected. Fortunately I met the iconic and legendary Bill Stack on the court and the world of

San Diego tennis unfolded before me. I played every tournament I could between 1980-1982, achieved a #1 wom-

en’s singles record and eventually played briefly on the pro tour.

I felt privileged every time I played at Balboa Tennis Club. I hope to carry on this tradition for years to come

in the hearts of every competitive and recreational player who embraces Balboa Tennis Club. I am yearning to

give back to the game I love. Becoming the Director at the finest municipal facility in the nation will be a chal-

lenge, yet one I would accept with honor and integrity. I’m a very hard-working individual who will strive to pro-

mote, improve and propel Balboa Tennis Club to the highest level desired by the Board of Directors, valued mem-

bers and the City of San Diego.”

10 years later I still feel very strongly about my commitment to my job and goals to keep improving BTC. I

thank all of you long time members and former Board members for your support. I am lucky and fortunate to work

at a job I enjoy and appreciate daily.

(President’s Report continued from page 2) Until our new board takes the helm in January 2016 we continue to do our

best to represent the membership and the club. Thanks to you all for your continued support and special thanks to

the other 10 board members who volunteer so much of their time and expertise to keep this place open, friendly

and safe for everyone. It has been an honor and privilege to work with you all!

Director’s Report by Colleen Clery Ferrell

Estate Planning – Tennis Legacy for BTC Leave a wonderful tennis legacy in your name that will significantly help carry forward the BTC tradition of

service to the tennis community. You can arrange a bequest in your will or trust. You can also make BTC the ben-

eficiary of an insurance policy, an IRA or a bank account.

For additional information, call the Club Director, Colleen Clery Ferrell at 619-295-4242

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BTC Tennis Pro Ron Seno – Tennis by Day and Music by Night

Congratulations to iconic member ROZ KING, as

she and her team recently captured the Queens Cup

(75 Division) for the United States in Croatia and she

was also instrumental in bring home the gold at the

Intersectional competition in Boca Raton last week.

BTC is so proud of Roz and her accomplishments in

senior tennis. She is a great role model for all players

striving to continue to get better no matter what age.

I was born and raised in Hawaii. My first interest in tennis and music

started at 12 years old. My parents, brother and sisters were all musicians. I

was voted “most talented musician” in high school during my junior and

senior years of high school. At the same time, I also played tennis at a

recreational center where I lived. I played all sports, yet tennis seemed most

challenging. None of my friends played tennis at the time, so I played only

adults in the beginning.

I continued both tennis and music after high school, going to Los Angeles

for junior college and living in Hollywood playing rock n roll. I eventually

returned to Maui, Hawaii and started my professional tennis teaching career

at the Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch, with John Newcomb as the Touring

Professional (my boss). It was the biggest tennis facility on the islands and

hosted professional tournaments for years during the early 70s. Encouraged

by the professional tennis staff to become a teaching pro, I embraced the idea

and put all my efforts to learn from great professionals who came to Hawaii.

Ironically, I was teaching tennis and performing music at the same resort:

tennis by day and music by night. I taught and played the ukulele. People

who heard me play always wanted to learn so I gave lessons and performed.

In 1978, I had my first position as a Professional Tennis Pro and Director

of Tennis at The Kona Hilton Beach and Tennis Resort, which included my own pro shop. In 1980, I got married

and started a family. During those years, I played music at several resorts. I was Director of Tennis for 35 years in

Hawaii before coming to San Diego in 2005.

I have continued my tennis teaching career here at Balboa Tennis Club for the past 10 years and I’ve been

playing music, teaching and entertaining as well. I feel very blessed having two careers which in reality, are very

similar and fun!! The basic teaching techniques practice health, concentration and imparting knowledge. I feel it is

important to understand personalities when teaching private lessons as well as groups. Everyone is different in

obtaining information.

I’ve been fortunate to meet so many people from all over the world. It has been very rewarding to see people

learn and have fun in tennis and music too. It has not ended. Teaching is also learning at the same time.

Mahalo, Ronnie.

*Ron is currently playing with Laura Zayats in the band named Sugarcane. Follow him on Facebook at

SugarcaneUkulelemusic.com

ROZ KING – Just Keeps Winning!!!

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16 year old Ryan Seggerman recently won the Men’s Open Singles division of the 79th

Annual San Diego Metropolitan Tournament held at Balboa Tennis Club. This was a special

victory for Ryan as so much of his success began at BTC only six years ago when he was

playing as a junior. Now as a rising star, Seggerman’s father Scott and mother Pam, reflected

on the ascendance of their son in the tennis world.

“So much of Ryan’s tennis success can be attributed to Morley Field and the Balboa Tennis

Club, where he spent many hours on the challenge courts with his Mom, Dad and various other

members while he was at the formative ages of 10-13. This exposure to broad and effective

styles of play, techniques, personalities and strategies against various opponents with different

partners, gave him competitively advanced levels of familiarity that few other junior players in

the country experience. The diversity of play gave Ryan a level of confidence to compete

against and adapt into his own game. This was not typical experience of players at such a

young age,” said Scott and Pam.

Ryan is currently a junior at Coronado High School and is ranked among the top 40 in the

country for Boys 16 and under. He began his development at the age of 10. He was ranked #1

in the 10’s, 12’s and 14’s. He won a gold ball in doubles at the 2011 Winter Nationals

Championships in Tucson, Az. He won a silver ball in singles and a bronze ball in doubles at

the 2012 National Clay Court Championships in Delray Beach, Fl. At this tournament, Ryan

was also awarded the National Sportsmanship Award. His career high was #3 in the nation in 2012. Additional ac-

colades include a San Diego Junior Team National Championship in 2013, which took place in South Carolina.

Ryan’s tennis resume speaks for itself – the boy has talent and has been well trained!!!

Ryan is now being recruited by several D1, Ivy League, Big Ten, ACC and California Universities. He won’t

make a decision on his college of destiny until next spring or fall, since college will begin for him in the fall of

2017. Ryan’s tennis goals include competing for a NCAA team and individual collegiate championships. If his

game is worthy, he may try the Futures or Challenger competition to compete on the professional level. Education-

ally, Ryan plans to focus on science, technology, mathematics or medical pursuits.

“Ryan has always considered Morley Field and BTC to be his tennis home,” said Scott and Pam. BTC is proud

of Ryan’s accomplishments!! He is a bright star in our junior tennis population with so much potential to be great.

Ryan Seggerman – A Bright Junior Tennis Star on and off the Court

80’s Shine at Intersectional Play in Boca Raton

Experienced captain and player Nancy Kibbey knew she was

getting two potentially good thoroughbreds when she summoned

BTC members Pat Giebink and Patti Dodgen to play on the

Southern California 80’s Intersectional team. Little did she know,

the duo would click on the court and produce one upset after an-

other.

First round, unseeded So Cal pulled out a clutch three setter

from Giebink and Dodgeon to defeat a seasoned Florida team and

take the match 2-1. Next round, Dodgen and Giebink again

defeated their opponents from Middle States in three sets, yet

needed an exciting finish from Captain Nancy Kibbey and LA

teammate Janet Hubbard to win 7-4 in third set tiebreaker to

capture the match and spring into the semi finals. These matches

were played in 87 degree heat and 90% humidity. The resilience

of these 80 something senior women was amazing!!!

Due to health challenges, Kibbey was forced to retire in both of the final matches. Nonetheless, these four

women served notice to the other 80’s players that this was just the tip of the iceberg. They will be back to play

for many years to come. Tennis truly is the sport of a lifetime!

Left to Right: Janet Hubbard, Patti Dodgen, Pat Giebink and Captain, Nancy Kibbey

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Savo Simic – Junior Player at BTC Destined for Greatness

BTC’s latest junior prodigy started

playing tennis with his father Srdjan at

the age of three, when he received his

first racquet as a birthday gift. From

this day forward, Savo Simic has been

on the fast track to junior success. He

began his first group lessons at BTC’s

Quick Start Program with Geoff Grif-

fin and Tiffany Filipovich at the age of

4 ½. Since then, he has played in

group clinics with BTC pros Armando

Sandoval and Eduardo Afini. Present-

ly, Srdjan plays the role as his primary

coach who works him out five days a

week.

When asked what he likes most

about tennis, Savo replies, “running

around and having fun.” His favorite

player is Novak Djokovic because he

likes “his personality and that he

works hard.” He also likes Roger

Federer as a player because he is

“good for tennis.” “I try to be like

them,” says Savo. Truly this is a

“destined to be great junior” who idol-

izes the two best players in the game and is willing to

work as hard like his two idols to achieve success.

When Savo turned eight, he started playing tourna-

ments. He won two of the first five satellite tourna-

ments he entered and also one open level tournament.

So far he has an impressive record of

25-9. Savo is currently ranked #45 in

Southern Cal age 10 division with 2 ½

years left to compete in this division.

When asked what his best stroke is,

he replies, “my backhand. I have a

tricky shot I use when I move the

player from left to right and then sneak

a winner in,” he says with a smile.

When asked how the other kids beat

him, he says, “with power.” Which

totally makes sense as he is 8½ play-

ing against 10 and 11 year olds.

Savo loves to train and practice of-

ten, says his Dad. He often asks to be

taken to the courts. When questioned

about how far he wants to go in tennis,

he replies, “I want to become a pro by

the age of 17.” What makes him spe-

cial? He says, “I work hard and love

the game.”

Savo’s younger sister Mila comes

to all Savo’s practices and is becoming

a very good player as well. The entire

family including his mother Dara, of-

ten play together as tennis is their favorite pastime.

Savo loves BTC and gets great support from the

members. Let’s hope he keeps his drive and makes

the big time someday. Either way, he’s off to a great

start.

Please make voting for the 2016 Board of Directors a priority. Stop by the Reservations Office sometime

before December 7th and cast your vote. All members as of November 1st are eligible. Voting will take place by

secret ballot at the Reservations Desk. After eligibility to vote is confirmed on the Club roster, members will re-

ceive a ballot with information about each of 11 candidates. Members may vote for a maximum of 7 of the 11 can-

didates.

At close of business on December 7th, the Election Committee will collect the ballot box, count the votes and

results will be posted within seventy-two (72) hours of the final tabulation.

2016 Tennis Board Election– Please Take Time to Vote!

Bios from Prospective Board Members:

Gary Smith- During my term as Vice-President of the BTC Board of Directors, I was fortunate to work with a cadre of capable, energet-

ic, and team-building professionals. I have no personal agenda, other than to work with the competent staff at BTC, and the new Board

Members in a positive and constructive manner....ensuring that correct decisions are continually made during my term. I hope that my life

experiences would continue to serve me well in this effort: * Have five children who either played Division I tennis on full ride scholar-

ships or were ranked in the top ten USTA nationally. * Served as Tournament Director for several sanctioned tournaments in NorCal.

(Continued on next page)

Milo and Savo Simic

Julia Gregory- I hope you will support my re-election to the Board. As Treasurer I work closely with our Director to make sure that our

wonderful club is managed in a financially prudent manner. With the help of our CPA we have instituted a budget that aides us in this

process. Prior to joining the Tennis Board, I have worked with many non-profits. This past year I spearheaded the revision of our Bylaws

which had not been updated since 1995. As a retired fiduciary attorney, I believe I have skills which are valuable to our club.

Janene Christopher- I have been a member for past 18 years and served on the BTC Board since Sept 2013 (currently serving as Club/

Board President). As a partner in the architectural firm - RJC Architects my design-construction background has afforded me the ability to

assist the Club in a number of ways. Most recently the completed renovations to the clubhouse, the ADA access ramp to the hitting wall

and renovations to the reservation office and I'm currently working on the concept design for a new tournament pavilion. My other volun-

teer activities include administration of the Club's Facebook page and YouTube Channel; photographing, editing and displaying player

photos at the various tournaments held at the Club. As we move forward, I hope to continue developing BTC's environment and amenities

for members. My goals for the future include shade structures for the Stadium and my big hope/challenge is to upgrading the upper court

lighting. With your vote, I am willing to continue serving on the Board to make BTC the Best Public Facility in the Nation. Thank You.

Ruben Carriedo- I have been playing at Balboa Tennis Club over sixty years, beginning as a junior in the early 1950s. The Balboa Ten-

nis Club is one of the finest public/private tennis playing facility in the country and I am proud to be a part of it and cherish the friends and

colleagues I have made playing tennis here. I currently serve as the coach of the St. Augustine High School tennis team and appreciate the

special relationship that exists between the club and school. I am currently serving on the Board of Directors for BTC and seek re-election

with a commitment to maintain the high quality tennis-playing environment with support for its members.

Esther Leeflang- Service on the Board is a privilege that I have had to engage in this past year. I firmly believe that you get out what you

put in, whether it is training to become better at tennis, raising children or affecting policies to improve the world. As a board member it

is my intention to work diligently on various aspects (infrastructure, policies, tournaments, leagues, membership, etc.) to continue to make

improvements at Balboa Tennis Club. BTC is in an excellent location and has the potential to become a world-class facility, attracting

beginners as well as accomplished players, while fostering love for the game. My international upbringing (Dutch citizen, born in Africa,

raised in Asia) has given me experience in bringing people of various backgrounds together for a constructive good. My degrees in the

sciences (B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry) and research in neurogenetics have trained me in critical, creative and logical thought. In my 9

years at BTC I have captained scores of (joyous!) women’s league teams that have been league winners numerous times and have raised

my NTRP level from 2.5 to 4.5.

M.A. Hillier- I have been a member of Balboa Tennis Club for 10 years and also a league player and captain for several Balboa teams. I

served on the all volunteer committee for the US Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships for the 7 years it was held at Barnes. I served

on the USTA National Committee (Senior Adult Competition) for 4 years. I have served on the SDDTA Board for the last 7 years and

I’m completing my first year on the Balboa Tennis Club Board. In 2014, I received the SDDTA Community Service award. For the last

4 years my passion has been serving as camp coordinator for the Annual Wounded Warrior National Tennis Camp held at Balboa and this

year the USTA has awarded our camp with the USTA Adaptive Tennis Program of the Year award! I have also been the tournament di-

rector for the annual Run and Roll tournament held at Balboa. My favorite pastimes include off- roading in the desert, reading, playing

pickleball, and scrapbooking.

Kirk Lorraine- I have lived in San Diego for about 44 years. South Park for about 15 years and have been a member of our beautiful club

for 25 years. I took up tennis later in life as I grew up surfing and skiing....born and have lived in Cali. all my life..alumni SDU...served on

the Midway during the Vietnam period......end.

Jeffrey Light- I have lived in San Diego most of my adult life. I graduated from San Diego State and the University of San Diego,

School of Law. Tennis has been part of my life ever since I can remember. I played competitively as a youth and on my high school team.

When my daughter went away to Mills College, I would fly up to Oakland to assist her tennis team in a program that introduced inner city

youth to the game of tennis. I am actively involved in the community, serving on the San Diego Bowl Committee which puts on the Holi-

day and Poinsettia Bowls, participating in the Jewish big pals program, and acting as an arbitrator for the San Diego County Bar Associa-

tion. I would like to see the Balboa Tennis Club stay strong and continue to serve its members and the community.

Camila Gill- I am a tennis addict working a day job as an Engineer with an MBA (Masters of Business Administration). I am an inde-

pendent consultant project manager that manages software engineers and executive management through software implementations. I

also own and operate multiple rental properties and a small business with success. I have a long history of profitable business experience.

I am also working on my USPTA and USRSA Tennis certifications. I am the tennis captain of evening WTT and Girls Nite Out, Saturday

Mixed Doubles Leagues and a player in Balboa’s daytime leagues. I also play many local tournaments each year. Being in these diverse

timeframe leagues and tournaments, I hear all the great things about Balboa and all the grumblings. My goal for being on the board is:

Listen to the members for Board Priorities, Assure that lighting the upper courts project is a priority, Streamline any processes and proce-

dures that prohibit efficient decision making and action, Develop Tennis Programs and Financial management to assure BTC is profitable

every year.

Andrew McFarlane- I am Andrew E. Macfarlane and I would like to serve as your board member for Balboa Tennis Club. I work as an

associate attorney at the downtown San Diego law firm Rosenberg, Shpall and Zeigen. My law practice includes primarily civil litigation

and representation of immigrants in business and immigration matters. I moved to San Diego in late 2012 after practicing law for 5 years

in the Washington, D.C. area. I joined BTC soon after moving here and now spend most of my evenings playing tennis at the club. I am

inspired by the dedication of the current leadership and I hope that I can serve as your board member to continue the great tradition of

tennis and community.

Carolina (Carolynn) Carreño- I grew up in San Diego and returned last year after 30 years living in NYC, and Los Angeles, where I

established my career as a freelance food writer. This wonderful public tennis center, crazy as it sounds, is one of the things that inspired

me to move back, which brings me to the first reason I’d be good on the board of BTC: because of my passion for and belief in this di-

verse, active, friendly, and embracing tennis center. I also have the time to devote to BTC—nobody likes a distraction like a writer on

deadline. I have worked as an event and wedding planner, so I have the ability to organize the masses in a way that is efficient, fun, and

usually delicious. I can also string sentences together should the need arise for that sort of thing. As singularly special as this place already

is, I would commit to making it even better.

Calendar of Events NOVEMBER 2015

December

9 BTC Volunteer Holiday Party

15 BTC Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

25 Club Closed for Christmas Day

January 2016

15 SDDTA Annual Dinner and

Awards Banquet, LJB&TC

6:00 p.m.

19 BTC Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

February

13-14, 20-21 Hector Ortiz Jr. Tournament

16 BTC Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

March

11-13 K&W Junior Tournament

18 BTC Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

April

8-10 BTC Spring Tournament

19 BTC Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

There is a familiar face at Balboa these days who recently became an employee. David

Saranglao started playing tennis at BTC regularly a year ago and then soon thereafter was recruited

as an employee. He has been a great addition to the staff.

“I like the people at Balboa,” he says. “All the tennis addicts and different personalities make

BTC interesting.”

David was born and raised in Southern California. He is the youngest of five siblings from a

Filipino/Mexican heritage. He started playing tennis at 13 years old in Corpus Christi, Texas. The

following year, he played on the high school tennis team. He picked up a few tips from his coach,

but mostly learned his tennis skills from watching the pros on television.

“I like that tennis is a sport which puts emphasis on sportsmanship and respect,” he says. David

not only respects the great game of tennis, but also has tremendous regard for life, as he is a

cancer survivor. In 2011, David was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer and subsequently endured chemotherapy

treatments and radiation to survive. Every day is a bonus for David as he enjoys his tennis and working at BTC.

David is a proud member of the San Diego Tennis Federation. He says he “walks wherever he goes and there is no need

for a car.” Tennis is his sport of choice these days, yet he also enjoys track and field, basketball and surfing. “I’m very

approachable and easy to talk to,” he says. Welcome to the staff David.

David Saranglao – New Reservations Attendant